http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/agard-neubauer-child-care-2023-s446.jpgLeaders calling Friday on the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee (JFC) to maintain Governor Evers’ $340 million investment proposal in the Child Care Counts program.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/firefighters-s5.jpgGovernor orders Flags to Half-Staff on Sun., May 7, 2023 to honor Firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/assembly-wi-robin-vos-s450.jpgGovernor calls on Legislature to provide larger increases for local communities, remove restrictions on local control in shared revenue legislation.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/vets-coming-home-s5.jpgGrants are open to nonprofit organizations that promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of Wisconsin veterans.

These are needed investments in our state buildings and infrastructure to ensure we can rely on these essential systems for years to come.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/guns-school-shooting-knoxville-tn-s5.jpgSenator Smith writes about the pressing issue of gun violence, and how time and again we have failed to take action on this life-or-death issue.